APW
Apia
Samoa
4,494 km
2,793 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,494 km
2,793 mi / 2,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

APW GRL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code APW GRL
ICAO Code NSFA AYGG
City Apia Au
Country Samoa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 58 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Apia (APW) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 4,494 kilometers (2,793 miles / 2,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Apia, it's 10:55 in Au. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,481 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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